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obsceno

obscene

adjective ohb-SEH-noh Rare

Origin: From Latin obscenus, 'ill-omened, indecent'.

Also means

indecent

Usage Note

Obsceno describes content, language, or behavior that is sexually explicit or morally offensive. It ranges from legal obscenity (material obsceno) to a colloquial sense meaning simply 'outrageous' (un precio obsceno, an obscene price). The related noun is obscenidad.

Examples

"La obra fue calificada de obscena por los críticos."

Natural Translation

The work was labeled obscene by the critics.

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